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VK53 VTY

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,021 mi
Last recorded135,021 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VTY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 135,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front ball joint dust covers covered silicon

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear sill covered not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 135,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front ball joint dust covers covered silicon

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 128,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 123,806 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,194 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 113,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,633 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 106,387 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 92,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,105 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 75,101 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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VK53 VTY is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 83,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK53 VTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK53 VTY registered?

VK53 VTY is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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